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Mamdani Dodges Endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul

October 17, 2025 Helena Mejias

Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Zohran Mamdani (from left to right) during the NYC Mayoral Debate on October 16. *Image courtesy of MSN.*

On Sunday, September 14, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for the 2025 New York City race. Mamdani announced his candidacy for the mayoral election in October of 2024 and has since had an extremely successful campaign, primarily focusing on making the city more affordable.

Mamdani Is In The Lead. Does He Know What This Means?

September 16, 2025 Olivia Beno

Candidate for NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference. Image courtesy of Brendan McDermid // Reuters

Something unusual is developing in New York City: a tense dynamic between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, the two leading candidates competing for mayoral office. And despite Donald Trump’s efforts to sway voters towards Cuomo, Mamdani has continued to eclipse Cuomo in nearly every poll, with Emerson College’s most recent findings placing Mamdani in the lead by 29 points.